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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,824.30, 23,216.67 and 9,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,824.30, 23,216.67 and 9,753 is: 13,458.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,824.30 : 23,216.67 = 9,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,824.30/23,216.67 = 9,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,824.30x = 23,216.67 × 9,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,824.30x = 226,432,182.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,432,182.51/16,824.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,458.64

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